FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES JANUARY 21st to 28th, 2024
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST UNPLUG & PLAY KICK OFF EVENT
Kick-Off Event
Date: Sunday, January 21st
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Click here for map: https://goo.gl/maps/yz5pzwuxyKp7oYoi9
Join us and our many Community Partners for a fun-filled day of FREE events and activities for the whole family!
Free Activities
| BGC Okanagan | Quiet Room (for young children and parents) Sensory Crafts |
| Central Okanagan Family Hub | Sensory & fine motor skills activities |
| City of Kelowna | Little kids Bouncy Castle, Park & Play Giant Lawn Games and FREE Public Swim (1-4pm) |
| Childhood Connections | Quiet Room (for young children and parents) Loose part nature/ woodland play |
| CRIS Adaptive Adventures | Adaptive Equipment Lazer Maze |
| Interior Savings | Great Money Challenge Game |
| Let’s Talk Science Outreach at UBC Okanagan | Hands on science outreach – Ruler Reaction Time, Make a Finger Print, Are You a Super Taster? |
| Mamas for Mamas | Snack Table (generously donated by Peter’s Your Independent Grocer) |
| NITEO | Jeopardy! |
| Okanagan Regional Library, Downtown Kelowna Branch | Button Making |
| Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society | Party Pencil Making |
| Regional District of Central Okanagan | Best of Birds: Meet a Park Interpreter and expand your knowledge on birds of the Okanagan. |
| School District 23 | Loose Parts Play |
| Sportball | Football Obstacle Course |
LIVE ENTERTAINERS
| Leif David | Magician |
| Silly of the Valley | Clowns |
MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Outdoor Skating
Dates: Sunday, January 21st – Saturday, January 27th
Time: 6:00am – 11:00pm
Location: Stuart Park, 1439 Water Street
The outdoor skating rink at Stuart Park is open for free, casual, drop-in use daily, except on Mondays, when it is closed from 6-8am for maintenance. No pre-bookings are required, this season.
Skate rentals will be available on-site, but make sure to bring your own protective gear for outdoor skating (such as helmets) and hand sanitizer and face coverings for added COVID-safety.
Skate Rental Hours:
11:00am – 8:00pm, daily (weather permitting)
Skate Rentals Cost:
- Adults: $6.00
- Children, 2 and under: $5.00
- EZ bars: $2.00
- Helmets: $2.00
PLEASE NOTE: equipment rentals are cash only and weather permitting. Make sure to check ice conditions, maintenance schedules and crowd levels using the live cam on the City of Kelowna website before heading down to the rink.
TNT Food Truck will be on-site during peak hours offering food for purchase.
For questions regarding Public skate please call 250-469-8800 or click the logo below.
Screen-Free Time at Peachland Library
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday, January 24th 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, January 25th 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday, January 26th 11:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday, January 27th 11:00am – 4:00pm
Time: SEE ABOVE
Location: Peachland Library, 40-5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland
Drop in to the Peachland library for some screen-free fun! There will
be a variety of free family-friendly activities and games to enjoy.
For more information click here
Family Play Time at the Kelowna Family Y
Date: Monday, January 22nd – Friday, January 26th
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am or 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Kelowna Family Y, 375 Hartman Road, Kelowna
Family Play Time is a registered program for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-6 years old. You do NOT need to be a Y member to attend – it is free to anyone in the community! It runs Monday–Friday at the Kelowna Family Y. There are two time slots to choose from: 9:00-10:30am or 11:00-12:30pm
Please use the following instructions to register online.
- On mobile: download the YMCA of Southern Interior BC App from the App Store or Google Play
On computer: go to the YMCA of Southern Interior BC class booking system - Create an account
- Select ‘Free Classes’ from menu
- Select the Family Play Time program time that works for you.
- Select ‘book class’
For help registering or to book an individualized meeting, email karla.hagel@ymcasibc.ca.
For more information click here
Dome Play Days
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd – Thursday, January 25th
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
Location: Multi-Sports Dome, 2139 McDougall Rd, West Kelowna
Enjoy a huge space to run, play and be loud. Please bring shoes to change into.
MONDAY, JANUARY 22ND EVENTS
Dinosaur Roar
Date: Monday, January 22nd
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7
Back by popular demand! Dinosaurs were HOW BIG? Using real paleontology equipment and fossil exploration, we will imagine a land filled with dinosaurs. How loud can you roar?
Tickets are a pay what you can structure. Limited space, pre-registration required.
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Monday, January 22nd
Time: 9:15am – 12:15pm
Location: Peachland BGC Okanagan Club, 5684 Beach Ave, Peachland
Come drop-in for some play and social time. There is no registration needed, for children ages 0-5.
Connect & Play
Date: Monday, January 22nd
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Family Hub for sensory play. These activities include sensory bins filled with rice or beans, finger painting to explore different textures and temperatures.
Family are welcome to drop in!
Baby Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Monday, January 22nd
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their parents/caregivers
Drop in for some free fun!
For more information click here
Frosty Fun!
Date: Monday, January 22nd
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some free frosty fun!
For more information click here
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23RD EVENTS
Baby Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd
Time: 11:30am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Baby Time is our joyful early literacy program that helps grow the roots of a lifelong love of language. Bond with your baby through the power of songs and rhymes! Recommended for ages newborn to 18 months and their parents/caregivers
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd
Time: 9:15am – 12:15pm
Location: Martin Ave BGC Okanagan Club, 1434 Graham St, Kelowna
Come drop-in for some play and social time. There is no registration needed, for children ages 0-5.
Drop-in Playtime
Date: Tuesday, January 23rd
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am AND 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Hub for Fine Motor Skills activities that will focus on refining smaller muscle movements, particularly those in the hands and fingers.
* Drawing and Colouring: Using crayons, markers, or pencils to draw, colour, or trace shapes and patterns helps improve hand-eye coordination and control.
* Playdough and Clay: Manipulating playdough or clay by rolling, pinching, and shaping develops hand strength and dexterity.
Parents/caregivers with children are welcome to drop-in for a family play time in the HUB playroom. For more information call the HUB at 236-970-4567.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH EVENTS
Toddler Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Drop-in Playtime
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Hub for Fine Motor Skills activities that will focus on refining smaller muscle movements, particularly those in the hands and fingers.
* Drawing and Colouring: Using crayons, markers, or pencils to draw, colour, or trace shapes and patterns helps improve hand-eye coordination and control.
* Playdough and Clay: Manipulating playdough or clay by rolling, pinching, and shaping develops hand strength and dexterity.
Parents/caregivers with children are welcome to drop-in for a family play time in the HUB playroom. For more information call the HUB at 236-970-4567.
Discover your park!
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Millcreek Regional Park, 6238 Spencer Rd, Kelowna
Join a park interpreter and explore the winter secrets of Mill Creek Regional Park. Bundle up and enjoy a crisp, frosty hike. Free!
Frosty Fun!
Date: Wednesday, January 24th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some frosty fun!
For more information click here
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH EVENTS
Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Thursday, January 25th
Time: 10:30am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs the will get the family dancing, singing and learning together. Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
BGC Okanagan Parent & Tot Drop-in
Date: Thursday, January 25th
Time: 9:15am – 12:15pm
Location: Lake Country BGC Okanagan Club, 9870 Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country
Come drop-in for some play and social time. There is no registration needed, for children ages 0-5.
Connect & Play
Date: Thursday, January 25th
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Join us at the Family Hub for sensory play. These activities include sensory bins filled with rice or beans, finger painting to explore different textures and temperatures.
Family are welcome to drop in!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH EVENTS
Toddler Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 10:15am – 10:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Stay & Play at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 10:45am – 11:45am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Toddler Time helps young children develop early literacy skills through fun stories, rhymes and songs based on simple concepts. Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some fun!
For more information click here
Creative Playtime!
Date: Friday, January 26th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: The Bridge Peachland, 4450 6 Street, Peachland
Get up and move your bodies! Open play followed by an interactive circle time.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH EVENTS
Winter Scavenger Hunt and Hot Chocolate!
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Rutland Centennial Park, 190 McIntosh Rd, Kelowna followed by
Rutland ORL Branch, 301 Hwy 33 W #20, Kelowna
Join NITEO at Centennial Park for a family winter scavenger hunt! After you’ve completed the scavenger hunt you will be walked to the Rutland ORL Branch for a warm cup of hot chocolate and treats and some winter word games!
For more information, please visit NITEO
Frosty Fun!
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country
Unplug and play at the Lake Country Museum and Archives to make toboggans, snowflakes, and other winter crafts.
Drop in for some frosty fun!
For more information click here
Discover your park!
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Millcreek Regional Park, 6238 Spencer Rd, Kelowna
Join a park interpreter and explore the winter secrets of Mill Creek Regional Park. Bundle up and enjoy a crisp, frosty hike. Free!
Magic of Magpies
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO), Mission Creek Regional Park, 2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Acrylic Painting Session “Magic of Magpies” – all supplies provided. Free!
Please register here.
Dinosaur Roar
Date: Monday, January 27th
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7
Back by popular demand! Dinosaurs were HOW BIG? Using real paleontology equipment and fossil exploration, we will imagine a land filled with dinosaurs. How loud can you roar?
Tickets are a pay what you can structure. Limited space, pre-registration required.
Family Story Time at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 10:30am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, puppets and songs the will get the family dancing, singing and learning together. Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH EVENTS
Rhythms and Rhymes at Downtown Kelowna Library
Date: Sunday, January 28th
Time: 11:15am
Location: Downtown Kelowna Library, Great Room, 1380 Ellis Street
Try our new program aimed at promoting early literacy through rhymes, rhythms, and music! Each week we will explore musical instruments, sing, and move our bodies. Recommended for walkers to children under 4 years and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome.
Drop in for some family fun!
For more information click here
Sunday Afternoon Lego Builders
Date: Sunday, January 28th
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Lake Country Library, #2-10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road (located inside the Municipal Hall), Lake Country
(Ages 5 to 12) with an adult caregiver. Free & Drop-in. Bring an adult and bond while you build over blocks!
Drop in for some building fun!
For more information click here
Thank you for joining the party!
